Counseling for Grief and Loss
Grief is often associated with death; however, one can experience grief related to the end of a relationship, unemployment, illness, or a major life change. Regardless of what you are grieving, you are likely to be experiencing a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger, and deep, deep sadness. The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically differ from person to person, depending on his or her background, beliefs, and other factors. Every grieving experience is different. A person may be able to continue their day-to-day routine after one loss, yet not be able to get out of bed after the loss of someone else. Whatever your personal symptoms are, grief counseling has been proven to help.
Bereavement, loss and grief aren’t light-hearted topics. Recovering from the death of a loved one feels isolating and overwhelming. Grief is a normal reaction for any form of loss. These experiences encompass a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger and deep, deep sadness.
The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically change from person to person, depending on his or her background, beliefs, relationship to the person who’s passed, and other factors.
Common symptoms of grief can be physical, emotional or social.
Physical
- Crying and sighing
- Headaches
- Loss of appetite
- Difficulty sleeping
- Weakness
- Fatigue
Emotional
- Feelings of sadness and yearning
- Feelings of worry or anger
- Feelings of frustration or guilt
Social
- Feeling detached from others
- Self-isolation from social contact
- Behaving in ways that are not normal for you
Every grieving experience is different. A person may be able to continue their day-to-day routine after one loss, yet not be able to get out of bed after the loss of someone else. Whatever your personal symptoms are, grief and bereavement counseling have been proven to help.
Finding Hope: Therapy at New Connections Counseling Center
Our grief and loss counselors offer a safe space to feel it all and a relationship where you can let go of any pressure to put on a brave face or censor yourself. Grief counseling can be an opportunity to self-reflect, understand, and grow during your grieving process. Our grief and loss therapists will work with you to put into words, organize, and understand what you’re going through. We have hope that in the process of doing so, we can help you to work through your loss in a way that aids you in finding peace.